Commercial underwriter Offres d'emploi - Barrie, ON

Join a Challenger

Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing. We are big believers in innovating the banking experience because we believe Canadians deserve better options, and we challenge ourselves and our teams to creatively transform what’s possible in banking. Our team is made up of inquisitive and agile minds that find smarter ways of doing things. If you’re not afraid of taking on big challenges and redefining the future, you belong with us. You’ll get to work with people who will encourage you to reach new heights. We like to keep things fun, ask questions and learn together.

We are a big (and growing!) family. Overall we serve more than 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform ( eqbank.ca ) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.

The Work

The Underwriter is responsible for conducting credit reviews across the entire suite of Insurance Lending products which includes Immediate Financing Arrangements (IFA), CSV Max, and CSV Flex applications. The incumbent will be responsible for adjudicating corporate and personal credit applications, while maintaining excellent service levels.

The Core Responsibilities!

• Assess the credit worthiness of both commercial (corporate) and individual borrowers, while adhering to the Bank’s lending guidelines and policies.
• Provide recommendations and approvals within designated limits. Ensure that approved deals close as scheduled and as efficiently as possible, by following up on outstanding conditions / documents and ensuring compliance with established guidelines
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the nuances of Whole Life Insurance policies, including their structure, functionality, as well as the impact of future policy changes on the credit portfolio
• Deliver exceptional, customer-centric service to both internal and external stakeholders; participate in sales meetings, as required.
• Actively engage in team efforts and support colleagues
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in all interactions.
• Support other areas within the Growth Business unit as required.

Let's Talk About You!

What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]

Competitive discretionary bonus

Market leading RRSP match program

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Maternity / Parental top-up while you care for your little one

Generous vacation policy and personal days

Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues

Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program

A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience

Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well.

We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.

We can’t wait to get to know you!